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The Longboard Blog

  • 9th Oct 2015

    Big or Small? The Characteristics of Wheel Size

    Cloud Ride Ozone 70mm 80a Teal WheelsWheel size contributes to speed, grip, and agility. In general, larger wheels are used for downhill and smaller wheels are used for cruising. Larger Wheels: 7…

    Published by Heather Peterson, The WordSmith | Grace Seelye, Photo

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  • 7th Oct 2015

    Modern Board Shop

    Here at the longboards store, we love everything board related; longboards, skateboards, and board games. Every week, all the shop hands head over to Modern Board Shop to drink beer and play different…

    Published by Heather Peterson, The WordSmith | Grace Seelye, Photo

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  • 2nd Oct 2015

    DIY: How To Assemble A Drop Through Deck

    Drop Through boards have a hole where the truck is mounted. This lowers the board, making it more stable and easer to push. Building your own board is an easy way to understand the way your gear funct…

    Published by Heather Peterson, The WordSmith | Grace Seelye, Photo

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  • 28th Sep 2015

    DIY: How To Assemble A Top Mount

    The Arbor Timeless GTThere is something special about building your own board from the wheels up. Visual and hands on assembly can teach new things about the components and how they work together. Thi…

    Published by Heather Peterson, The WordSmith | Grace Seelye, Photo

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  • 23rd Sep 2015

    DIY: How To Assemble Your Trucks, Wheels, and Bearings

    Arbor Summit 70mm 78a Red WheelsYou look like a sharp whipper snapper. Learn to assemble your trucks, bearings, and wheels faster than the other guy. Daylight is burning! Build it up and go skate!You…

    Published by Heather Peterson, The WordSmith | Grace Seelye, Photo

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  • 4th Aug 2015

    Style Feature: Cruising

    The Dusters Endless Summer Pintail Cruising is the most common style of longboarding, and generally refers to a board that is used as a form of transportation. They are great for commuting to the…

    Published by Heather Peterson, The WordSmith | Grace Seelye, Photo

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  • 27th Jul 2015

    Back to School: The Campus Commuter

    Back to school is right around the corner! Unlike a bicycle, some longboards are compact enough to stash in a locker or under a desk. Their smaller size makes them maneuverable to get around tight cor…

    Published by Heather Peterson, The WordSmith | Grace Seelye, Photo

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  • 29th Jun 2015

    Mini Boards For Big Adventures

    Grab a mini cruiser for the late night runs to the corner store or thrash the streets from point A to point B. Arbor 31" Sizzler Shark $170This swallowtail shape burns through sidewalks with its quick…

    Published by Heather Peterson, The WordSmith | Grace Seelye, Photo

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  • 22nd Jun 2015

    Big Cruisers For A Long Summer

    The sun is out and it's time to cruise the boardwalk or local neighborhood. Go big with your cruiser this summer for chill rides and fun. Gravity: 40" Mini Kick Mai Tai Red $114A cruiser with a m…

    Published by Heather Peterson, The WordSmith | Grace Seelye, Photo

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